Description

Corrupt leaders can be found everywhere, even in seemingly virtuous places such as charitable organizations. Proof of this is William Aramony, former head of United Way of America. He, along with the followers who enabled him, took money from those who needed it most and stained the reputation of American charities. Here the author tells Aramony's story, providing a hindsight view of what could have prevented this severe breach of trust.

This chapter is excerpted from "Bad Leadership: What It Is, How It Happens, Why It Matters."

Learning objective:

To help you understand the impact corrupt leaders can have on the view of leadership as a whole.